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Immunology & Rheumatology
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Unclogging the immune system: Scientists use immunotherapy to remove aging cell buildup

Unclogging the immune system: Scientists use immunotherapy to remove aging cell buildup

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceCredit: Weizmann Institute of ScienceWhenever a sink overflows, the flooding is usually caused by a blockage that has built up in the drains. Similarly, as we age,

Unclogging the immune system: Scientists use immunotherapy to remove aging cell buildup

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceCredit: Weizmann Institute of ScienceWhenever a sink overflows, the flooding is usually caused by a blockage that has built up in the drains. Similarly, as we age,
Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

by PNAS NexusTransmission electron microscopy images demonstrating the effects of BPA on E. coli LPS. Credit: Wang et al.The "hygiene hypothesis" posits that allergic asthma can be triggered

Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

by PNAS NexusTransmission electron microscopy images demonstrating the effects of BPA on E. coli LPS. Credit: Wang et al.The "hygiene hypothesis" posits that allergic asthma can be triggered
Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer

Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer

byAustralian National UniversityA 3D printed stencil of the DECTIN-1 protein's structure. Credit: Tracey Nearmy/ANUA protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal i

Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer

byAustralian National UniversityA 3D printed stencil of the DECTIN-1 protein's structure. Credit: Tracey Nearmy/ANUA protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal i
Revised ACR/EULAR rheumatoid arthritis remission criteria released

Revised ACR/EULAR rheumatoid arthritis remission criteria released

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Rates of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease remission according to modified Boolean classifications, using a patient global assessment (PtGA

Revised ACR/EULAR rheumatoid arthritis remission criteria released

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Rates of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease remission according to modified Boolean classifications, using a patient global assessment (PtGA
Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic
COVID-19 immunity may last six months or more

COVID-19 immunity may last six months or more

by Meghan Rosen,Howard Hughes Medical InstituteScientists found traces of SARS-CoV-2 (green) in cells lining people’s intestines three months after infection. Antibodies may evolve in response t

COVID-19 immunity may last six months or more

by Meghan Rosen,Howard Hughes Medical InstituteScientists found traces of SARS-CoV-2 (green) in cells lining people’s intestines three months after infection. Antibodies may evolve in response t
New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases

New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with

New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with
A step closer towards a more effective treatment for osteoarthritis

A step closer towards a more effective treatment for osteoarthritis

by Edna George,Indian Institute of ScienceIn vivo images of mice knee joints obtained from Bruker© Xtreme II on day 7 after intra-articular injection of (a) Cy7 free dye and (b) Cy7-labeled PLGA

A step closer towards a more effective treatment for osteoarthritis

by Edna George,Indian Institute of ScienceIn vivo images of mice knee joints obtained from Bruker© Xtreme II on day 7 after intra-articular injection of (a) Cy7 free dye and (b) Cy7-labeled PLGA
CRISPR reveals the secret life of antimicrobial peptides

CRISPR reveals the secret life of antimicrobial peptides

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneFruit flies with mutated antimicrobial peptides (red eyes) let bacteria (green fluorescence) grow out of control, while wild-type flies (with normal ant

CRISPR reveals the secret life of antimicrobial peptides

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneFruit flies with mutated antimicrobial peptides (red eyes) let bacteria (green fluorescence) grow out of control, while wild-type flies (with normal ant
Monoclonal antibody improves cat allergen immunotherapy

Monoclonal antibody improves cat allergen immunotherapy

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.08.029An experimental

Monoclonal antibody improves cat allergen immunotherapy

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.08.029An experimental
Multinational study finds biologic therapies can control severe asthma

Multinational study finds biologic therapies can control severe asthma

by King's College LondonReductions in ICS–formoterol maintenance dose throughout the study. (A) Patients reducing their ICS–formoterol maintenance dose at the end of the reduction period (wee

Multinational study finds biologic therapies can control severe asthma

by King's College LondonReductions in ICS–formoterol maintenance dose throughout the study. (A) Patients reducing their ICS–formoterol maintenance dose at the end of the reduction period (wee